Where is that CV?

Following on from our newsletter, which should be landing in our candidates’ inboxes over the next couple of days, I thought I would carry on the subject of updating your CV. With the market getting more and more competitive, it is imperative that your CV portrays you in the best light possible and more importantly, matches the skills required for specific roles.

Some people say that a CV is subjective, but there are a few golden rules that will help yours stand out from the crowd. My main tip is to remember that in our green conscious environment it isn't very common for a CV to be printed off anymore, so the window of opportunity is literally on the screen. Making an impact in the first few sentences will grab the recruiter’s attention and make them want to scroll down.

As mentioned in our last blog, just simple things like spelling and grammar mistakes are always common so get someone else to read through your CV before you send it. It’s easy to miss those typos when you've been working on something for a long time.

The list of tips and rules goes on and on, so I wont list them all down, but it would be good to start sharing your experiences of what works for you and more importantly what doesn't!

So before you start searching for your CV file why not take a couple of minutes to blog your tips and ideas.


Remember: we have a fantastic CV template that is available for you to use. If you would like to request a copy then just email me at amanda@solutions4recruitment.com